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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 367.92, 551.87 and 148.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 367.92, 551.87 and 148.52 is: 222.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    367.92 : 551.87 = 148.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    367.92/551.87 = 148.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    367.92x = 551.87 × 148.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    367.92x = 81,960.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,960.23/367.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.77

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